alaa

March 6, 2019

Alaa

Social Organizer, Iraq

The most interesting part of my job is interacting and communicating with people. Sometimes there are cultural differences which can be challenging, but I’ve learnt how to manage these in an effective and respectful way.

I believe in learning from your mistakes. If you make a mistake, you should own it. It’s your responsibility and not the fault of anyone else. Be strong instead of letting your mistakes get you down. Learn from them.

Gender equality is important because it enables women to showcase their capabilities and potential. It provides women with all the opportunities available to men and sees us as equal. I want to see an end to the marginalization of women, as well other things detrimental to society, like hate speech and violence.

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